Monument café, Café and restaurant near Lac Daumesnil, Paris 12th arrondissement
Monument Café is a café and restaurant in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, located right next to Lac Daumesnil. Large glass windows face the lake and the surrounding trees, making the inside very bright during the day.
The café sits in a part of Paris that grew up around the Bois de Vincennes and the Porte Dorée area during the 20th century. The nearby zoo and colonial museum shaped the character of this corner of the 12th arrondissement.
The café is open mainly on weekends and public holidays, when it also offers a brunch buffet. It is accessible for people with reduced mobility, and children are welcome.
The café has a special access arrangement with the nearby zoo in the Bois de Vincennes, which guests can use. It also works with local flower shops and has an artistic director who helps design the setting for private events.
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